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Jyeshta Ashtami Vrat in Jammu and Kashmir

Jyeshta Ashtami is the eighth day during the waxing phase of moon (Shukla Paksha) in the month of Jyeshta (June – July) and is considered highly auspicious by Hindu communities in Jammu and Kashmir . Jyeshta Ashtami Vrat 2024 date is June 14. The famous Kheer Bhawani Mela is held on the day. The day is highly auspicious in temples and sacred spots associated with Goddess Shakti. Apart from the Kheer Bhawani Mela, the day is also auspicious to Shukla Devi. Triloknath Ashtami is also held on the day. Apart from visiting the sacred spots and making offering and prayers, some devotees also observe partial fast on the day.

Helicopter Services to Kedarnath during Chardham Yatra

Chardham Yatra in Himalayas comprises of the annual pilgrimage to Badrinath Temple , Kedarnath Temple , Gangotri and Yamunotri in Uttarakhand , India from May to October. Helicopter Services are available from Pawan Hans Helicopters Ltd. (PHHL) to have darshan at the Kedarnath Dham in Char Dham, which begins from May 16, 2010. Pawan Hans has resumed operations from Phata and Agustmuni by 5-seater Bell 407/ Bell 206L4 helicopters. The Phata helipad is located beyond Agustmuni and is also linked by a good motorable road on the way to Kedarnath. From this season, Pawan Hans is introducing a helicopter service from Dehradun heliport also to the shrine via Phata/Gauchar. PHHL has made it convenient for pilgrims to visit the Kedarnath Ji shrine at a reasonable ticket cost of Rs.7500 with priority darshan. Devotees would get one hour thirty minutes at Kedarnath for darshan. You can book tickets and get more details about the helicopter Services to Kedarnath here at the

Treta Yugadi

Treta Yugadi is believed to be the day when Treta Yuga started. It is the second among the four Yugas in Hindu Religion – Satya (or Krita Yuga), Treta, Dwapara and Kali Yuga, which is the present era. It is believed that Treta Yuga began on the Akshaya Tritiya day . For some communities it is the day after Diwali. Yuga is defined as epoch or era and there are four yugas as per Hindu tradition in a cycle; after which there is a complete dissolution and the cycle is again repeated. Treta is the second yuga and Brahmanda Purana suggests it lasted for 1296000 human years. Treta Yugadi celebrates the day when the Treta Yuga began.

Kannada Vaishaka Masam 2024 – Vaishaka Masa in Hindu Kannada Calendar in Karnataka in 2024

Vaishakha Masam is the second month in a traditional Hindu Kannada calendar followed in Karnataka. Kannada Vaishaka Masa 2024 is from May 9 to June 6. Akshaya Tritiya, Basavanna Jayanthi, Parashuram and Narasimha Jayanti are some of the important days in the month. Sankatahara Chaturthi monthly fasting dedicated to Lord Ganesh is on May 26 – Moonrise is at 10:25 PM – Indian standard time. Ekadasi Fasting Dates in Vaishakh Masa are: Mohini Ekadasi - May 19 Apara Ekadasi - June 2/3 Pradosh Fasting Dates in Vaishakh Masa are: Pradosh vrat - May 20 Pradosh Vrat - June 4 Kannada Vaishakh Month 2024 Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha Kannada Vaishak Masa 2024 Shukla Paksha (Waxing phase of moon) is from May 9 to May 23. Kannada Vaishakha Masam 2024 Krishna Paksha (Waning phase of moon) is from May 24 to June 6. Purnima in Kannada Vaishakh Month Vaishakh Purnima or Full moon day is on May 23.  The Purnima begins at 6:48 PM on May 22 and ends at 7:23 P